Casey Anderson, an Emmy-nominated Montana wildlife filmmaker who has hosted shows for Nat Geo Wild and the Discovery Channel, is participating in a political ad campaign titled "Vote Like Your Lands Depend On It."
The article states that Anderson has maintained a policy of keeping politics out of his work for three decades but stated he now feels it is time to speak up regarding public lands.
According to the source, Anderson observed: "Lately, it seems like public lands are under attack more than they've ever been in my entire life." He added that having a platform brings responsibility.
The Wild Montana Action Fund launched the ad campaign earlier this month relative to June 2026. In an interview, Anderson explained he grew up exploring Montana's wilderness and wants to save it for future generations.
Anderson argued that it is not acceptable for politicians to campaign on saving public lands while in office attempting to dismantle them.
The source reports a University of Montana survey conducted this spring showing 84% of voters said the sale or transfer of national public lands should be banned and 90% said conservation is an important factor for supporting an elected official.
Anderson stated he has been surprised by how people with opposing political viewpoints in Montana have united on the issue, describing it as "one of the greatest unifiers in Montana." The article notes that Anderson is urging voters to research candidates and elected leaders ahead of November's election.